Which Stage in the Consumer Purchase Decision Process Suggests Criteria

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which stage in the consumer purchase decision process suggests criteria to use for the purchase, yields brand names that might meet the criteria, and develops consumer value perceptions?

• A) problem recognition
• B) information search
• C) alternative evaluation
• D) purchase decision
• E) postpurchase evaluation

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